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Apu Documentary Origin
- Hari Kondabolu's joke about Apu, an Indian character voiced by a white actor, grew into a documentary.
- This documentary, The Problem With Apu, explored South Asian representation in Hollywood.
Apu's Voice Inspiration
- Hank Azaria, Apu's voice actor, based the voice on Peter Sellers' character in The Party.
- He initially saw it as an homage, not realizing its potential harm.
Fallout for Hari
- After the documentary aired, Hari Kondabolu faced death threats and increased security at shows.
- He felt his career was impacted negatively, adding another layer to the controversy.